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Changed traffic conditions on Hill Street at Ballina

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Work is starting on Monday 31 July and will be carried out from 9.30am to 2.30pm on weekdays. Image provided

There will be changed traffic conditions from next week on Hill Street at Ballina to carry out essential maintenance on Missingham Bridge.

Work is starting on Monday 31 July and will be carried out from 9.30am to 2.30pm on weekdays. The work is expected to be complete in about two weeks, weather permitting.

Single lane, alternating traffic flows and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place during work hours.

Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, drive to the conditions, and follow the direction of signs and traffic control.

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

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